Viktor Petrov

Eastern Europe Bureau Chief

Russia-Ukraine Conflict & Post-Soviet SpaceKyiv, Ukraine

Viktor Petrov has covered the post-Soviet space for over fifteen years, reporting from Kyiv, Moscow, Tbilisi, and the front lines of the Donbas. Born in Riga, Latvia, he brings a unique perspective to the geopolitics of Eastern Europe and Russia's military ambitions. His investigative work on Russian information warfare and military logistics has been cited by the European Parliament and the Atlantic Council. He leads The Conflict Desk's Eastern Europe bureau.

Articles by Viktor Petrov

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Venezuelan security forces, once instruments of Maduro's control, continue to operate amid calls for institutional reform.

Political Instability

Venezuela's Repressive Apparatus Endures Post-Maduro: A Warning for Intervention

The removal of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has not dismantled Venezuela's deeply entrenched state machinery of repression, with new politically motivated detentions signaling a persistent threat to civil liberties.

March 13, 20266 min read

Aftermath of Russian bombing of Mariupol, Ukraine showing destroyed buildings

Europe

Ukraine-Russia War Update: Ceasefire Talks Stall as Iran War Shifts Global Focus

US-brokered ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia have been placed on hold as the Iran war dominates US diplomatic bandwidth. Both sides continue to claim frontline gains.

March 8, 20269 min read